The Best Episodes Written By Kou Shigenobu

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - A Binding Force

   S1:E1964/25/2021

   Kawaki watches a Shinobi Hand-to-Hand Combat match between Naruto and Boruto. Boruto uses his specialty, the Shadow Clone Jutsu, to take on his father, but he struggles. Upon seeing this, Kawaki tells Boruto to use the power of his Karma. Meanwhile, Kawaki becomes interested in the Shadow Clone Jutsu that Naruto and Boruto like to use.

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   #2 - A Killer on the Ship

   S1:E2382/27/2022

   There is a murder aboard the ship carrying the people rescued from Dotou Island, and Kyoho is the primary suspect based on the evidence. Despite his claims of innocence, there is no proof to back him up. Despite that, Kagura chooses to believe Kyoho. He places Boruto and Iwabe in charge of watching Kyoho while everyone else splits up into teams to search for any clues that may point to another culprit.

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3. 

   8.6/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.

   S2:E129/19/2022

   Ayanokoji makes his final decision on how to deal with Ryuen and the Class C threat.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Surprise Attack!

   S1:E2036/13/2021

   Kawaki's Karma starts to act up and Jigen, the leader of the Kara, appears before him! Not only are Naruto and Kawaki surprised, but so is Koji Kashin, who had been secretly keeping an eye on Kawaki. Jigen tries to take back Kawaki by force. Upon seeing this, Naruto battles Jigen to protect Kawaki! A direct confrontation between Naruto, the Seventh Hokage, and Jigen, the leader of the Kara, finally begins!

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Determination of a Leader

   S4:E34/1/2026

   Class 2-D continues its negotiations with Class 1-D as the state of the field becomes more clear.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - To Whom the Blade Turns

   S4:E44/1/2026

   Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

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7. 

   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Love is the best teacher.

   S3:E133/27/2024

   It's spring break. Shiina calls Ayanokoji to discuss books. Meanwhile, Class B's Kanzaki appears before Ryuen, who is having a secret meeting with Hashimoto. Although the class was defeated, Kanzaki faces Ryuen without hesitation.

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8. 

   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #8 - After Vengeance

   S4:E125/27/2026

   Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

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9. 

   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

   S3:E82/21/2024

   After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.

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    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #10 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.

    S3:E113/13/2024

    As Hirata recovers and the class shows unity, it's finally Ayanokoji vs. Sakayanagi. The final special exam has begun and the first round is basketball. Class C puts up a good fight, but Sakayanagi plans to mentally shake Sudo so he will fall.

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11. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Tools

    S1:E1852/7/2021

    Team 7 learns that Ao is now an enemy that works for Kara. After Mugino's plan allows them to escape, they begin to strategize on how to handle the situation. Meanwhile, the members of Kara learn that there may be a traitor among them.

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12. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Funamushi's Tenacity

    S1:E2454/17/2022

    The main squad led by Funamushi is getting close to the village. Boruto and the others stand by, intending to use traps to slow down the enemy. However, the enemy sees through their plan and they are suddenly thrust into a full-scale battle. Despite being shaken, Boruto and the others fight back. Working together, they are able to handle the enemy’s overwhelming numbers. Even still, Funamushi burns with the desire for revenge and uses a powerful jutsu to corner them.

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13. 

    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Assassin From the White Room

    S4:E14/1/2026

    Ayanokoji's second year begins with a new threat from the White Room and a new special test.

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14. 

    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Contract and Payment

    S4:E24/1/2026

    Ayanokoji and Horikita's quest for a partner for Sudo brings them to a first-year with unusual demands.

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15. 

    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - For a Desired Future

    S4:E166/24/2026

    While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

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16. 

    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #16 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

    S2:E98/29/2022

    As the day of the Paper Shuffle draws near, the plans of the various forces in play collide.

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17. 

    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #17 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.

    S2:E109/5/2022

    Ayanokoji receives a visit from outside the school, and learns more about the conditions of his stay.

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18. 

    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze

    S4:E84/29/2026

    With the test approaching, Ayanokoji attracts attention from third-years and Ryuen.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Love Uncommunicated

    S4:E105/13/2026

    The special test begins in earnest as Ayanokoji takes the state of the game and aids a struggling teammate.

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    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

    S2:E37/18/2022

    Karuizawa is pushed to her breaking point by the girls of Class C. Ayanokoji watches impassively, but Yukimura flies to her aid, unable to bear it. Noticing Karuizawa's abnormal levels of fear, Ayanokoji seems to get an idea...

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21. 

    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.

    S2:E78/15/2022

    Class D prepares to face their next major challenge, a test called "Paper Shuffle" where the price of failure is expulsion.

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22. 

    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #22 - People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls

    S3:E72/14/2024

    With the approaching class vote, a disturbing atmosphere hangs over Class C and fills them with suspicion. Second-year Class A's Asahina informs Ayanokoji that Ichinose has asked for cooperation from student council president Nagumo.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Extraordinary Prodigy

    S4:E146/10/2026

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Plotting

    S4:E74/22/2026

    The first-years arrange a super team for the upcoming test, but bad blood runs deep between Utomiya and Hosen.

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    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Every failure is a step to success.

    S2:E58/1/2022

    Ayanokoji brings Kushida, whom he suspects of being a traitor, to observe the other classes alongside Horikita. When the day of the festival arrives, Team Red pulls into the lead with great performances by Horikita and Sudo, but Ayanokoji merely watches with disinterest...

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